Kato 10-1675 N Scale LNER Class800/1 9-Car Set

Kato 10-1675 N Scale LNER Class800/1 9-Car Set

The Class 800 first entered service as the successor to the diesel high speed train “HST”, and now runs on the GWR (Great Western Railway) and LNER (London North Eastern Railway) main lines in the UK. 

The Class 800 is characterized by its body being "tucked in" near the bottom to match the UK railways clearance limit, and the yellow pattern on the front car, which enhances visibility. It is a bi-mode electro-diesel vehicle introduced as part of the “Intercity Express Program” (IEP) and installed with state-of-the-art equipment. As a major feature, the train collects power through the pantographs in electrified areas and uses diesel engines or power supplied from its generators in none-electrified areas, making it possible for it to run in both.

The Class 800 is also well known as a rare case of a Japanese train being selected to run on UK main lines. Hitachi Rail had to apply sophisticated railway technology to meet the high conditions out forth by the UK transportation ministry such as high fuel efficiency, a weight limit, operations at the maximum speed of 200 km/h, and switching the power supply source during operations.

Features
●LNER Class800/1 9-Car Set
・Kato will make an N-scale model of No. 80013 consist operated by LNER
・The graphic design on the train top reminiscent of makeup of Kabuki player and the red stripe with thick and thin parts on the train body are reproduced.
・Inner framed boggies under car No. 4 through 6 and simple rooftops without equipment between airconditioners are represented.
・Indicator lights above the 1st class top car is reproduced.
・Head/taillights turn on. With headlights on, the indicator lights are on upon upper and lower parts.
・With a slotless mortor emplayed, smooth and quiet movement is realized. The driving boggies are equipped with traction tires.
・1/148 scale and R282 minimum radius
・Large Bookcase package for 5 car set x 2
・Layout of chairs in the chamber for underfloor equipment is partially different from the real train.